Molding Installation

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Install the clips (A, B, C, D, E, F) on the roof molding(s) (G).
Without roof rail

Fig 1: Locating Roof Molding Clips - Without Roof Rail
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With roof rail

Fig 2: Locating Roof Molding Clips - With Roof Rail
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Install the roof molding(s) (A).
1. Hold the roof molding(s) up on the roof, and align each clip to the stud bolts.
2. From the rear to the front, fit the clips (B) to the stud bolts (C), then push on the molding until they snap into place.
3. From the top to the bottom, push the clips (D) in the windshield area of the roof molding until they snap into place to the clip (E) on the A-pillar.
4. Push the bottom clip (F) to the front fender into place.
5. Set the hook (G) of the hood hinge cover (H).
  Without roof rail
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Roof Molding Fastener Locations - Without Roof Rail
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  
  With roof rail
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Roof Molding Fastener Locations - With Roof Rail
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Push the clip areas into place securely and reinstall the roof rail (see ROOF RAIL REPLACEMENT ), if equipped.